Radiant barriers are essential for Texas attics because they maximize the efficiency of your attic insulation by providing a barrier from the radiant heat projected by the sun.  Heat penetrates buildings in three ways: conduction, convection and radiation.  Radiation is the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves known as thermal radiation.  Thermal radiation is a form of invisible light that travels through the air from a warm to a cool surface.  Warm surfaces, such as roof decks warmed by the sun, will radiate or emit their heat to cooler interior building surfaces.  Radiant barriers address heat flows by radiation.  A radiant barrier is a low-e surface placed in the path of thermal radiation that blocks heat transfer. 

We offer several radiant barrier options to our customers which include very effective spray-on products called HeatBLOC-75 and HeatBLOC-Ultra, produced by STS Coatings, Inc.  HeatBLOC-75 reflects 75% of the radiant heat trying to enter your home, and will normally save 8-12% on your air conditioning costs.  HeatBLOC-Ultra is the latest spray-on radiant barrier manufactured by STS Coatings, Inc., and it has the lowest e-factor of all spray-on radiant barriers at .19.  HeatBLOC-Ultra blocks 81% of the radiant heat trying to enter your home.

The foil-type radiant barrier that we use is called Super R Plus, manufactured by Innovative Insulation, Inc., which reflects up to 97% of all radiant heat.  It is very effective and is made from the same material that keeps NASA astronauts from losing their body heat in the intense elements of space.

Schedule an appointment today with our energy efficiency specialists who will help you determine which of our radiant barriers best fits your needs.  Start saving energy and energy dollars today.